Satellite Provision Seaton

12th February 2025

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Dear Parents/Carers,

I am writing to share an exciting new development for our school, that will provide enhanced opportunities for our learners. From September 2025, we plan to open a satellite provision in Seaton, specifically designed for upper KS3 & KS4 semi-formal and formal pathway learners who have a destination of college for post-16 education.

This project has just been commissioned, but is the result of a long piece of work with the Local Authority that has been about improving the transition process for our learners.

We recognise that change can be daunting, and we want to assure you that this transition has been carefully planned with your child’s needs and future success at the forefront of our thinking. The new building (which will be the conversion of the original Seaton primary school) will offer a range of experiences and learning opportunities that we currently struggle to provide due to the remote nature of our existing site. We have listened to what post 16 colleges want /expect our pupils to be able to do and I believe the move to Seaton will improve this transition. These opportunities are aimed at further developing our students’ independence, life skills, and confidence in preparation for their next steps.

What will the new provision offer?

At the new site, your child will benefit from:

    • Work experience placements to build employability skills.
    • Public transport travel training to develop independence.
    • Access to beach walks, parks, and outdoor gyms within walking distance.
    • Opportunities to visit a wider range of places such as cafés, the library, shops and care homes; supporting community engagement and potential volunteer work.
    • A dedicated communal space/common room designed to be age respectful for our young adults.
    • A fully equipped kitchen where pupils will cook and share meals together, promoting social and independent living skills.
    • An outdoor area free from our much younger pupils, creating a more suitable and comfortable environment for older learners that prepares them for college social time.

We understand that many of you will have questions about how this change will work in practice. Over the coming months, we will provide more detailed information, including opportunities to visit the new site, meet staff, and discuss individual transition plans for your child. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil feels secure, supported, and excited about the opportunities ahead.

I know you will have a lot of questions, so I intend to offer you some information sessions where I can detail our plans and have open discussions about our intentions.

Please answer this 1 question survey so we can offer sessions at a time to suit the majority.

We value your input and will work closely with you to make this transition as smooth and positive as possible for both you and your child.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to working together to make this a fantastic new chapter for our pupils.

Yours sincerely,

Sarah Pickering
Headteacher

Frequently Asked Questions

Will transport be provided?
Yes in exactly the same way it is provided now.

Will they have physio?
All provision in pupils' EHCPs will be provided by Mill Water school.

Will they still be a Mill Water Child?
All pupils remain on roll at Mill Water. Seaton is a satellite provision under the same URN (unique reference number).